The nurse is discussing home care with the client who is experiencing arthritis. The client lives alone and is having difficulty bending over. What should the nurse suggest?
1. The client include bending exercises.
2. The client sleep on a soft mattress.
3. The client purchase a long-handled grabber.
4. The client use a recliner.
Answer: 3
1. Bending exercises will not help the client reach objects on the floor and might overstress the back.
2. The client is advised to sleep on a firm mattress.
3. A long-handled grabber will help the client retrieve items on the floor and decrease stress on the lower back.
4. Use of a recliner is discouraged. The client should sit in a straight chair to support the back.
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